Any External or Internal Stimulus That Triggers the Activation of Information

question 249

Multiple Choice

Any external or internal stimulus that triggers the activation of information stored in long-term memory is called a(n) _ _.

• A) retrieval cue
• B) icon
• C) schema
• D) semantic trigger

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that do not vary with the level of production output, including expenses such as factory rent, salaries of manufacturing personnel, and property taxes on manufacturing facilities.

Direct Labor Variances

The differences between the actual costs of labor and the standard or expected costs, used to assess how effectively labor resources are used.

Direct Labor

Direct labor costs are the wages paid to workers directly involved in the production of goods or services. These costs are directly traceable to the cost object, such as a product unit.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost, which can indicate changes in materials prices or sourcing efficiency.